Sales Ledger Clerk

Michael Page; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is looking for a Sales Ledger Clerk to join their accounting & finance team in Reading. This role involves processing invoices, reconciling accounts, and ensuring timely payments, all within a supportive environment. The position offers a competitive hourly rate and a flexible hybrid working arrangement, ideal for candidates looking to develop their career in finance.

Benefits

Hybrid working arrangement

Supportive working environment

Temporary contract with flexibility

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar accounting or finance role.
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong numerical skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Process and maintain accurate records of sales invoices.
• Reconcile customer accounts and investigate discrepancies.
• Monitor outstanding debts and issue reminders.

Skills

Numeracy

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Tools

Accounting software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

This Sales Ledger Clerk role in the healthcare industry offers a fantastic opportunity to work within a thriving accounting & finance department. The position requires attention to detail and strong financial skills to support the company's invoicing and payments process.

Client Details

The employer is a small-sized organisation within the healthcare industry, committed to providing essential services to its clients. With a strong focus on efficient financial operations, the company offers a supportive and professional environment for its employees.

Description

• Process and maintain accurate records of sales invoices and receipts.
• Reconcile customer accounts and investigate discrepancies.
• Monitor outstanding debts and issue reminders to ensure timely payments.
• Assist with month-end reporting and ledger reconciliations.
• Communicate effectively with internal departments and external clients.
• Support the accounting & finance team with ad hoc administrative tasks as required.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Contribute to process improvements within the sales ledger function.

Profile

A successful Reading based Sales Ledger Clerk should have:

• Previous experience in a similar accounting or finance role.
• Strong numeracy skills and an eye for detail.
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent organisational and time management abilities.
• Clear and professional communication skills.
• A proactive and solutions-focused approach to work.

Job Offer

The Sales Ledger Clerk will come with:

• Competitive hourly rate of approximately GBP 13.60 to GBP 15.40.
• Hybrid working arrangement with two days off-site per week.
• Opportunity to gain experience in the healthcare industry.
• Supportive working environment within a small-sized team.
• Temporary contract offering flexibility and varied responsibilities.

If you're ready to contribute to a dynamic accounting & finance team in the healthcare sector, apply now to take the next step in your career!